Its official--THEY STINK!

[33yardbirds]

Cheri, I to am a Carpenter. Quality takes time. Ask my wife. Oh and I don't do "THE LIST"!

 

[Kittymomma]

Outside would be best, but since that's not an option you could try switching to pine pellets instead of the shavings. I like the pellets better (for chicks 1 week and older) because there seems to be less dust and less smell. I started out using feline pine kitty litter--forgot to stop at the feedstore and HAD to change the brooder before company came for dinner. Anyhow, I use equine pine (stall bedding) now for brooders and cat boxes.